Early boost propels West Lafayette softball over CC

West Lafayette center fielder Caroline Sautter (9) connects during the seventh inning of a high school softball game, Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at Central Catholic High School in Lafayette. West Lafayette won, 8-1.(Photo: Nikos Frazier | Journal & Courier)

West Lafayette scored six runs in the top of the second inning and got a stellar pitching performance from Maddie McDonald to knock off rival Central Catholic 8-1 Wednesday night.

McDonald allowed just three hits in a complete game.

Caroline Sautter supplied her with enough run support driving in two runs, while Red Devil teammate Anna Steffey had two hits to give West Side its second straight win. Allison Harmon and Caroline Parker also drove in runs for West Lafayette (4-11).

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West Lafayette designated hitter Tori Woods (15) slides into home to score during the second inning of a high school softball game, Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at Central Catholic High School in Lafayette. West Lafayette won, 8-1. Nikos Frazier | Journal & Courier

West Lafayette head coach Chauncy Fry talks with the team after defeating Central Catholic, 8-1, Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at Central Catholic High School in Lafayette. Nikos Frazier | Journal & Courier

Central Catholic right fielder Abbi Croy (23) with the fly-out during the first inning of a high school softball game, Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at Central Catholic High School in Lafayette. West Lafayette won, 8-1. Nikos Frazier | Journal & Courier

Central Catholic left fielder Cailyn Davis (16) makes the outfield catch during the seventh inning of a high school softball game, Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at Central Catholic High School in Lafayette. West Lafayette won, 8-1. Nikos Frazier | Journal & Courier

West Lafayette right fielder Shai Szulkowski (12) misses the catch during the sixth inning of a high school softball game, Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at Central Catholic High School in Lafayette. West Lafayette won, 8-1. Nikos Frazier | Journal & Courier

West Lafayette left fielder Sarah Bailey (8) with the outfield catch during the fifth inning of a high school softball game, Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at Central Catholic High School in Lafayette. West Lafayette won, 8-1. Nikos Frazier | Journal & Courier

Central Catholic center fielder Halle Blumling (12) dives but misses the catch during the seventh inning of a high school softball game, Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at Central Catholic High School in Lafayette. West Lafayette won, 8-1. Nikos Frazier | Journal & Courier

Central Catholic short stop Jozee Evans (9) connects during the fifth inning of a high school softball game, Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at Central Catholic High School in Lafayette. West Lafayette won, 8-1. Nikos Frazier | Journal & Courier

Central Catholic third baseman Nikita Robbins (33) throws to first during the second inning of a high school softball game, Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at Central Catholic High School in Lafayette. West Lafayette won, 8-1. Nikos Frazier | Journal & Courier

West Lafayette center fielder Caroline Sautter (9) connects during the seventh inning of a high school softball game, Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at Central Catholic High School in Lafayette. West Lafayette won, 8-1. Nikos Frazier | Journal & Courier

Central Catholic right fielder Abbi Croy (23) misses the catch during the second inning of a high school softball game, Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at Central Catholic High School in Lafayette. West Lafayette won, 8-1. Nikos Frazier | Journal & Courier

Central Catholic left fielder Cailyn Davis (16) connects during the second inning of a high school softball game, Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at Central Catholic High School in Lafayette. West Lafayette won, 8-1. Nikos Frazier | Journal & Courier

Central Catholic center fielder Halle Blumling (12) dives but misses the catch during the seventh inning of a high school softball game, Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at Central Catholic High School in Lafayette. West Lafayette won, 8-1. Nikos Frazier | Journal & Courier

Central Catholic pitcher Anne Haan (13) watches the pitch during the sixth inning of a high school softball game, Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at Central Catholic High School in Lafayette. West Lafayette won, 8-1. Nikos Frazier | Journal & Courier

Central Catholic first baseman Anna Roetker (22) swings during the second inning of a high school softball game, Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at Central Catholic High School in Lafayette. West Lafayette won, 8-1. Nikos Frazier | Journal & Courier

West Lafayette first baseman Grace Kirchner (5) celebrates with West Lafayette pitcher Maddie Macdonald (3) during the fifth inning of a high school softball game, Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at Central Catholic High School in Lafayette. West Lafayette won, 8-1. Nikos Frazier | Journal & Courier

Central Catholic third baseman Nikita Robbins (33) connects during the fifth inning of a high school softball game, Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at Central Catholic High School in Lafayette. West Lafayette won, 8-1. Nikos Frazier | Journal & Courier

West Lafayette second baseman Anna Steffey (7) scores during the second inning of a high school softball game, Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at Central Catholic High School in Lafayette. West Lafayette won, 8-1. Nikos Frazier | Journal & Courier

West Lafayette right fielder Shai Szulkowski (12) misses the catch during the fifth inning of a high school softball game, Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at Central Catholic High School in Lafayette. West Lafayette won, 8-1. Nikos Frazier | Journal & Courier

Central Catholic second baseman Clara Farmer (2) connects during the seventh inning of a high school softball game, Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at Central Catholic High School in Lafayette. West Lafayette won, 8-1. Nikos Frazier | Journal & Courier

West Lafayette second baseman Anna Steffey (7) swings during the second inning of a high school softball game, Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at Central Catholic High School in Lafayette. West Lafayette won, 8-1. Nikos Frazier | Journal & Courier

West Lafayette pitcher Maddie Macdonald (3) throws during the third inning of a high school softball game, Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at Central Catholic High School in Lafayette. West Lafayette won, 8-1. Nikos Frazier | Journal & Courier

Central Catholic second baseman Anne Haan (13) throws to first during the fourth inning of a high school softball game, Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at Central Catholic High School in Lafayette. West Lafayette won, 8-1. Nikos Frazier | Journal & Courier

West Lafayette center fielder Caroline Sautter (9) celebrates after stealing home during the second inning of a high school softball game, Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at Central Catholic High School in Lafayette. West Lafayette won, 8-1. Nikos Frazier | Journal & Courier

West Lafayette short stop Allison Harmon (22) throws to first during the second inning of a high school softball game, Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at Central Catholic High School in Lafayette. West Lafayette won, 8-1. Nikos Frazier | Journal & Courier

Central Catholic short stop Jozee Evans (9) connects during the first inning of a high school softball game, Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at Central Catholic High School in Lafayette. West Lafayette won, 8-1. Nikos Frazier | Journal & Courier

West Lafayette left fielder Sarah Bailey (8) with the fly-out during the sixth inning of a high school softball game, Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at Central Catholic High School in Lafayette. West Lafayette won, 8-1. Nikos Frazier | Journal & Courier

West Lafayette third baseman Caroline Parker (21) dodges the pitch during the fifth inning of a high school softball game, Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at Central Catholic High School in Lafayette. West Lafayette won, 8-1. Nikos Frazier | Journal & Courier

West Lafayette short stop Allison Harmon (22) throws to first during the sixth inning of a high school softball game, Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at Central Catholic High School in Lafayette. West Lafayette won, 8-1. Nikos Frazier | Journal & Courier

West Lafayette short stop Allison Harmon (22) connects during the first inning of a high school softball game, Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at Central Catholic High School in Lafayette. West Lafayette won, 8-1. Nikos Frazier | Journal & Courier

West Lafayette infielder Abby Park (6) throws to first during the fifth inning of a high school softball game, Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at Central Catholic High School in Lafayette. West Lafayette won, 8-1. Nikos Frazier | Journal & Courier

West Lafayette short stop Allison Harmon (22) watches her swing during the first inning of a high school softball game, Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at Central Catholic High School in Lafayette. West Lafayette won, 8-1. Nikos Frazier | Journal & Courier

Central Catholic pitcher Brooke Bouse (8) throws during the third inning of a high school softball game, Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at Central Catholic High School in Lafayette. West Lafayette won, 8-1. Nikos Frazier | Journal & Courier

West Lafayette designated hitter Tori Woods (15) with the infield catch during the sixth inning of a high school softball game, Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at Central Catholic High School in Lafayette. West Lafayette won, 8-1. Nikos Frazier | Journal & Courier

West Lafayette infielder Abbey Allington (4) braids West Lafayette pitcher Maddie Macdonald (3) hair during the second inning of a high school softball game, Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at Central Catholic High School in Lafayette. West Lafayette won, 8-1. Nikos Frazier | Journal & Courier

West Lafayette head coach Chauncy Fry watches the play during the second inning of a high school softball game, Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at Central Catholic High School in Lafayette. West Lafayette won, 8-1. Nikos Frazier | Journal & Courier

West Lafayette pitcher Maddie Macdonald (3) seings during the first inning of a high school softball game, Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at Central Catholic High School in Lafayette. West Lafayette won, 8-1. Nikos Frazier | Journal & Courier

West Lafayette third baseman Caroline Parker (21) swings during the fourth inning of a high school softball game, Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at Central Catholic High School in Lafayette. West Lafayette won, 8-1. Nikos Frazier | Journal & Courier

West Lafayette designated hitter Tori Woods (15) swings during the fifth inning of a high school softball game, Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at Central Catholic High School in Lafayette. West Lafayette won, 8-1. Nikos Frazier | Journal & Courier

Central Catholic third baseman Nikita Robbins (33) with the infield out during the fourth inning of a high school softball game, Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at Central Catholic High School in Lafayette. West Lafayette won, 8-1. Nikos Frazier | Journal & Courier

West Lafayette right fielder Shai Szulkowski (12) with the fly-out during the third inning of a high school softball game, Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at Central Catholic High School in Lafayette. West Lafayette won, 8-1. Nikos Frazier | Journal & Courier

The Central Catholic dugout watches the play during the second inning of a high school softball game, Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at Central Catholic High School in Lafayette. West Lafayette won, 8-1. Nikos Frazier | Journal & Courier

► Harrison's 10-hit parade, led by three runs batted in each by Olivia Stansbury and Anna Henderson, lifted the Raiders to a 12-2 five-inning victory over Logansport. Stansbury and Kiley Goff each tripled during a two-hit night, while Kiara Dillon doubled twice.

► Chloe Roberts went 4-for-4 with two doubles and scored five runs to lift Frankfort past Lafayette Jeff 13-8. Katie Roberts drove in three and Karim Quinones homered for the Hot Dogs. Ashlynn McTagertt and Madison Seef each homered for the Bronchos.

► Keely Meadows went 3-for-4 while Kaelin Minniear and Charity Gerlach each drove in two runs to power Benton Central to a 9-1 win over Twin Lakes. Kimberly Cummings tossed a complete game, giving up five hits and also was 3-for-5 with three runs batted in for the Bison (14-1).

Baseball

Leo Guida was able to close the door on a Harrison rally to help Lafayette Jeff prevail 4-3 for a road win that salvaged a series split.

TJ Preston drove in two runs during a two-hit night for the Bronchos, who also got two hits each from Cole Bridge and Kalani Washington that helped offset a big night by Harrison leadoff hitter Cade Simmons. Simmons was 3-for-4 and drove in two runs.

► Benton Central busted out 18 hits, including a 4-for-4 night with three RBI from Conner Hall, to bury West Lafayette 20-1 in five innings. Payton Hall homered, scored three runs and drove in two while Alex Thurston, Alex Stout and Matthew Taylor (3 RBI) all had two hits apiece for the Class 3A No. 5 Bison (12-2). Taylor Varnado allowed just two hits in five innings of work.

► Mason Douglas struck out seven and gave up just three hits over six innings and Ruben Morales pitched a perfect seventh as McCutcheon blanked Kokomo 5-0. Connor Ayers smacked a two-run double and Peyton Williams enjoyed a two-hit day at the plate for the Mavericks (8-4).

► Jaden Long doubled in the seventh and Blake Carroll drove him in to give Delphi (8-3) a 3-2 walk-off victory over Lebanon.

Tennis

After escaping a first set at No. 3 singles by a 7-5 score, McCutcheon's Brianna Jackson won the second set 6-0 to help the Mavericks defeat Central Catholic 3-2. Bailey Burton and Jilian Hoversland were victorious at No. 1 doubles and Evalin Hair and Lauren Gebhardt won at No. 2 doubles for McCutcheon.

► West Lafayette made quick work of Hoosier Conference foe Twin Lakes, 5-0. Pooja Tudi double bageled her opponent at No. 1 singles, while Evie Cai and Emilka Kaluta each dropped just two games at No. 2 and 3 singles respectively. Sophie Chang and Sarah Mi won at No. 1 doubles and Julia Suter and Anna Lister teamed up to win at No. 2 doubles for the Red Devils (10-3).

Track and field

Brady won the 100-meter hurdles, 300 hurdles, 100 and was on a victorious 1,600 relay to help CC score 89 points to runner-up Sheridan's 58 and third-place Clinton Central's 56.

Austin Chyall, Evan Suppinger and Elias Zamora each posted three firsts to help the CC boys complete an invitational sweep, outscoring runner-up Frontier 75-59. Keagan O'Connor added a win in the 100.

In addition to Brady on the girls side, Miriam Walker won three events, including the 1,600 and 3,200, and Shannon Scheetz won the 200, Nicole Vorst won the 400, Ainsley Martin won the pole vault and Maria Vawter was first in the 800 for CC.

Golf

Wes Dulin shot a medalist round of 38 at West Lafayette Golf and Country Club and Sean Buckley carded a 40 to lead Central Catholic to a 160-193 win over Rossville.